Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 10h 55m at 12:05 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:17 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Mar 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:230.64:360.510:430.211:140.16:245:58Full Moon1Wed
2Thu5:400.44:150.710:320.311:52-0.16:225:58Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:230.86:215:59Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:410.912:29-0.26:206:00Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:061.01:09-0.26:196:00Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:381.12:02-0.26:186:01Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:231.16:04-0.26:176:02Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:231.17:22-0.36:166:02Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:241.28:20-0.46:156:03Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:321.29:06-0.46:136:03Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:261.19:41-0.46:126:04Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:08-0.36:116:05Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:571.110:26-0.16:106:05Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:311.04:560.610:310.19:220.46:096:06New Moon14Tue
15Wed4:150.94:030.710:240.410:230.26:076:07New Moon15Wed
16Thu6:090.83:130.910:120.611:12-0.16:066:07New Moon16Thu
17Fri3:141.16:056:08Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:411.312:05-0.26:046:08Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:191.51:12-0.36:036:09Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:021.52:44-0.36:016:10First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:561.46:00-0.36:006:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:051.47:17-0.35:596:11First Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:181.28:18-0.35:586:12First Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:361.19:08-0.25:576:12Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:41-0.15:556:13Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:261.04:270.79:530.17:440.65:546:13Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:030.84:010.79:340.49:110.45:536:14Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:460.83:100.88:590.510:020.35:526:15Full Moon28Tue
29Wed5:150.72:241.08:220.610:370.15:516:15Full Moon29Wed
30Thu2:271.111:050.05:496:16Full Moon30Thu
31Fri2:481.311:30-0.15:486:16Full Moon31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8761305)

Common Questions About Shell Beach, LA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Shell Beach, LA today?

Slack tide in Shell Beach, LA is approximately 6:41 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Shell Beach, LA?

Shell Beach, LA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 92% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Shell Beach, LA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Shell Beach, LA?

Tide predictions for Shell Beach, LA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Shell Beach, LA?

Tide data for Shell Beach, LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8761305. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8761305.

What is the moon phase in Shell Beach, LA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Shell Beach, LA is Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA